Saturday, June 18, 2016

Fiction Review: Better Than Fiction

Better Than Fiction, by April W. Gardner and Michelle Massarois the story of a fiction writer named Meghan. Her romance novel, titled Racing Hearts, is set in the car racing world of 1916. A female mechanic, Winifred Fisher, and a rich racer, Russell Keegan, pair up for chills and spills as they discover their love.

While writing, Meghan is going through her own love story, but it’s a marriage on the rocks. She doubts her husband, is attracted by someone else, and finally gives up on trying.

Witness both stories—the fictional romance and the true story of Meghan’s marriage—as you follow them through ups and downs, trust issues, and happily ever afters.

It’s a fascinating book. I thought the fictional romance was page-turning and entertaining, while I honestly wondered where the authors were going with the real-life marriage. They had me scared, which is exactly what they connived together in their writers’ pow-wows. I can imagine these two women rubbing their hands with glee.

Meghan and her husband finally come to terms with the truth—two different truths—and I wouldn’t want to spoil the ending for you for anything. You must read this book! The themes of romance and transparency in marriage, being honorable as well as honest, and so much more come through loud and clear.

I would caution you, as there is some mild sensuality and a few clear descriptions of seduction in marriage. This is for adults. There are no explicit sex scenes and no profanity. This is a Christian book, and it has wonderful, practical themes for anyone’s marriage. I enjoyed reading it, and I really appreciated all the thoughtful plotting that went into Better Than Fiction. It’s refreshingly different.

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Lou Ann, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the book! You wrote that the theme was "transparency in marriage, being honorable as well as honest." You nailed it! This review shows you really caught your passion and purpose. And you better believe we were conspiring for maximum reader torture! Hehe. Thank you for having us today. So honored to be here!

Hi and welcome to In the Way! I explore many subjects, striving always to present them from a biblical viewpoint. Feel free to browse the tabs at the top for general categories. If you don't see what you're looking for, use the search button below. I'm a pastor's wife, mother of two, grandma, teacher, author, and blogger. I live in a quaint little village in the beautiful Basque region of northern Spain.

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Lou Ann is a young-thinking grandma with an infectious laugh. She rejoices in nature and other beautiful things--including people! She's an avid writer and practices several other artistic expressions, like singing when no one's listening, calligraphy, photography, and even "serious art." Lou Ann loves her Lord Jesus Christ, family, and her church.